careers at preservation arts
Assistant objects conservator
Preservation Arts is offering a full time position of Assistant Objects Conservator to join our objects and sculpture team. This position will focus primarily on the treatment of objects and sculpture both in the studio and outdoor environment, and is designed to be a heavily mentored position for a graduate of a Masters level conservation program.
Preservation Arts is based in a historic 9,000 square foot studio in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, California. We have an excellent national and international reputation for exceptional quality work, documentation and client services. The interdisciplinary team consists of ten conservators, most of whom are Professional Associates of AIC, in the departments of paintings, murals, objects, outdoor sculpture, and works on paper, supported by comprehensive collections, project management, technician, and admin departments.
The position will provide an opportunity for an emerging conservator to work in a large objects team while developing treatment skills and conservation knowledge. It is suited to an individual who likes learning new skills, working with a wide range of materials and techniques, collaborates well in a team situation, and is comfortable going between the studio and outdoor environments. They will treat a wide array of artworks from a variety of historical periods including contemporary and modern works. Our projects routinely involve and are informed by interactions with artists, artist studios and foundations, as well as a range of clients which include major museums, galleries, corporate, public and private collections nationwide.
The conservator will primarily work with the object and outdoor sculptures departments, although interdisciplinary projects with other Preservation Arts departments such as the paintings and mural department are likely.
Responsibilities:
Carry out a range of treatments to the highest professional standards and in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics.
Produce thorough and accurate documentation and photo documentation. This may include on-site condition reporting.
The conservator will participate in collections management recommendations, collections maintenance, research into artists and materials, collection surveys and disaster remediation.
Participate in collaborative treatments, as necessary, with conservators in other departments.
Job Requirements:
A Master’s degree in conservation with a specialty in objects and/or sculpture.
Experience with the treatment and documentation of artworks.
Excellent documentation and assessment skills.
Possess a wide range of hand skills, impeccable inpainting skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks both in an indoor and outdoor setting.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time while working in an open studio environment or outdoors and sometimes work on elevated equipment.
Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
The Assistant Conservator salary range is $70,000-$85,000. We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, sick time, 100% employer paid medical and dental coverage for employees, optional vision, and a retirement plan with a 3% company contribution, as well as profit sharing and an annual stipend for professional development.
Apply to:
jobs@preservation-arts.com
Please include a letter of intent, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
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